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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through First Day.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What 18th Century figure translated Adso’s work?
(a) Brother William.
(b) The Abbé Vallet.
(c) An anonymous source.
(d) Victor Hugo.

2. What is William’s nationality?
(a) German.
(b) British.
(c) French.
(d) Italian.

3. Why does the Abbot withhold some information in ‘First Day’?
(a) He has forgotten the information.
(b) He doesn't know the information.
(c) It was told to him in confession.
(d) He is uncertain of the information.

4. Who is Abo?
(a) The abbot.
(b) Salvatore.
(c) The cellarer.
(d) A random monk.

5. When does Matins take place?
(a) Around 6 p.m.
(b) At 4:30 p.m.
(c) Between 2:30 and 3:30 a.m.
(d) Before 7 p.m.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has William come to the monastery?

2. At that time this book was written, who was the Emperor?

3. When is Adso writing this book?

4. In what year do the events of the book take place?

5. What is the bulk of the monastery called?

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